Gongsun Xiu

Gongsun Xiu (?-238) was the son of Gongsun Yuan.

Biography
The Prefect of Liaodong, Gongsun Yuan, ignored the advice of his retainers and declared independence, calling himself the King of Yan. The Wei Emperor Cao Rui dispatched a force led by Sima Yi to defeat him, and he holed up in Xiangping Castle. He took Gongsun Xiu hostage and attempted to negotiate, but made no headway. He tried to secretly escape but was captured along with his son and executed.